Digging Deeper | A Rise City Church Podcast

We were created for more—but not in the way we often think. This week, Jeremy and Mariah continue the conversation from Sunday’s message and unpack what it means to live out the purpose God designed us for. They talk about telos, how the enemy distorts our view of purpose, and why true fulfillment is found in glorifying God and enjoying Him. If you’ve been wrestling with calling, identity, anxiety...

Faith isn't about what you've done in the past—it's about continuing to follow Jesus today. This week, Bobby and Mariah dive deeper into Sunday's message from Revelation and explore what it means to stay spiritually awake. They talk about recognizing the slow drift toward apathy, why community matters in keeping our faith strong, and how God continues to call us into deeper trust a...

Sometimes staying faithful doesn't mean life gets easier — it just means learning to trust God through whatever comes your way. This week, Bobby and Joey continue the conversation from Sunday's message and talk about what it looks like to stay anchored in your faith in a world full of distractions and competing voices. They unpack the dangers of compromise, why knowing what you believe mat...

The Messy Middle | Digging Deeper 212 Sometimes the hardest seasons aren't the ones where you've walked away from God — they're the ones where you've been faithful, you've been obedient, and life still feels difficult. This week, Bobby and Jen continue the conversation around Sunday's message in Matthew 14 and unpack what it looks like to trust God through difficult seasons...

In this episode of Digging Deeper, Robby and Jeremy continue the conversation from Sunday's message on community and why God designed us to grow in faith alongside others. From vulnerability and trust to accountability and grace, they discuss the challenges and rewards of building meaningful relationships that help us follow Jesus more closely. Whether you're looking for deeper connection...

In this episode of Digging Deeper, Jeremy and Joey unpack Pastor Bobby’s message from Psalm 136 and explore why God designed so much of our spiritual growth to happen in community. From studying Scripture to mentorship, vulnerability, and discipleship, this conversation looks at the ways God uses other people to shape our faith and remind us of His truth. If you've ever struggled to grow spiri...

This week on the Digging Deeper Podcast, Bobby and Joey continue the conversation around Psalm 23 and the reminder that God’s presence doesn’t disappear in difficult seasons. They talk through the shift from “He leads me” to “You are with me,” why we so easily lose perspective in familiar passages, and how God is still working even when life feels loud, distracting, or uncertain. From valleys and...

This week on Digging Deeper, Jeremy and Pastor Bobby sit down to continue the conversation from Sunday’s message in our Imprinted series through Psalm 73. Together, they unpack the poetic structure of the psalm, the danger of comparison and bitterness, and how our perspective begins to shift when we enter the presence of God. From honest conversations about frustration and envy to the importance o...

In this episode of Digging Deeper, Pastor Bobby and Mariah continue the conversation around the launch of the Imprinted series and unpack the beauty of biblical poetry and what it reveals about the heart of God. They talk about why poetic language in Scripture matters, how seasons can distort our view of God, and the reminder that God’s faithfulness is not defined by our circumstances. Whether you...

In this episode of Digging Deeper, Joey and Jeremy unpack what it really means to serve—and why it’s not always as simple as just showing up. They talk through the tension between burnout and responsibility, what it looks like to serve from the right place, and why you don’t have to have everything figured out before stepping in. It’s an honest conversation about calling, growth, and learning to l...

In this final  Digging Deeper  from the Sermon on the Mount, we take time to reflect on what Jesus has been teaching us through this series. We talk about what it really means to build your life on the rock, how following Jesus is a daily choice, and why it matters more than we think. If you’ve been with us through the series—or you’re just jumping in—this is a great one to lean into. Scripture:  ...

Jesus doesn’t just challenge what we do—He goes after why we do it. In this episode of Digging Deeper, Jeremy and Bobby unpack week two of the Sermon on the Mount and the weight behind Jesus’ words—“you’ve heard it said… but I say.” They talk through the tension of moving beyond surface-level change and allowing God to reshape what’s happening beneath it. From anger and comparison to integrity and...

In this episode of Digging Deeper, Robby and Bobby reflect on the start of the Beatitudes and what Jesus is really getting at in the Sermon on the Mount. They talk through the challenge of living differently in today’s culture, what it looks like to actually respond when Scripture convicts us, and why God cares more about our hearts than surface-level change. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversatio...

In this episode of Digging Deeper, Robby and Bobby reflect on the start of the Beatitudes and what Jesus is really getting at in the Sermon on the Mount. They talk through the challenge of living differently in today’s culture, what it looks like to actually respond when Scripture convicts us, and why God cares more about our hearts than surface-level change. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversatio...

In this episode of Digging Deeper, we sit down with Joey, our Next Steps Pastor, to hear more of his story—how he came to faith, the unexpected path that led him into ministry, and what it’s looked like to keep saying “yes” to God along the way. Pastor Joey talks about the message from this past Sunday and shares honestly about obedience—how it often feels more like sacrifice than risk—and how rea...

Sometimes the hardest part of church isn’t showing up—it’s staying. In this episode, we talk about why community can feel risky, why so many people slip in and out unnoticed, and what actually changes when you choose to lean in instead of pull away.

This week on the podcast, Pastor Bobby and Robby dig a little deeper into Sunday’s message from our Risk Theology series and the challenge of sharing our faith. Why does talking about Jesus feel so intimidating for so many people? And what does it actually look like to take a simple step of faith in everyday conversations? Through scripture, stories, and honest conversation, they unpack the fears...

This week on the podcast, Bobby and Jen continue the conversation from Sunday’s message on Risk Theology and the story of Esther. They talk about how risk changes as we grow, why even simple things like starting conversations or sharing your faith can feel intimidating, and how God often grows our faith through small steps of obedience. Along the way, they also reflect on personality, leadership,...

What do you do when you look back on life and only see pain? In this episode, Bobby and Jeremy continue the conversation around faith, hope, and love — exploring how perspective shapes belief and how God meets us in both the good and the hard.

This week, Anthony and Pastor Bobby recap a powerful Sunday as we wrapped up the Oasis Initiative and stepped into a big faith moment together as a church. They revisit the woman at the well in Gospel of John 4 and unpack what it really means that Jesus “had to” go through Samaria. The conversation moves from divine appointments to the difference between peace and comfort, and the subtle ways we t...

This week on the podcast, Pastors Bobby and Jeremy continue the conversation from Sunday’s message, diving deeper into what it really means to live by faith. Through Scripture and personal stories, they explore what it looks like to step out when God calls—even when the outcome isn’t clear. Faith isn’t just belief; it’s movement. It’s trust in action. Whether you’re in a season of waiting, wrestli...

This week on Digging Deeper, we sit down and talk through the heart of Sunday’s message—legacy, living like a river, and what it really means to steward what God is doing right now. From stories out of the Prayer House to honest reflections on faith, authenticity, and follow-through, this conversation reminds us that legacy isn’t built in a moment—it’s formed through consistent obedience over time...

In this week’s episode of Digging Deeper, Anthony and Pastor Bobby unpack the heart behind The Oasis Initiative and the vision God is shaping at Rise City Church. This conversation invites us to see how God brings life, growth, and transformation—and how we can be part of what He’s doing next.

What if prayer isn’t about saying the right words—but learning to trust the right voice? In this episode, we talk honestly about prayer, obedience, and what happens when God starts changing you before He changes your situation.

Prayer can feel awkward. Distracting. Even discouraging. In this episode of Digging Deeper, Pastor Jeremy talks honestly about why prayer has never come naturally to him—and why that might not be a problem after all. We unpack what Scripture shows us about prayer being less about performance and more about honesty, presence, and simply showing up. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing pray...